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JohnW2 - thank you. Some wise words. I see what you mean about electricians walking off site. The Select rep suggested its not unique too but really pointed me back to LA. You are all helping me see both sides of this of this predicament. Part of that is seeing what everyone's views are...

The contract is disappointingly unspecific about "completion" or "certificates". Lawyers letters have been exchanged along these lines already. You've helped me focus my question then along the lines of the possibility of having the electrics tested by another electrician. Is that something...

Yes, I totally accept this. I 'm afraid they have become completely unresponsive though and I suspect they won't be returning to complete works or have dialogue based on communications up to now. You'll need to take my word for it that I'm in the right I know, but I'm just trying to find...

I do see this. The electrician has not done anything wrong and fulfilled all obligations. I have since spoken to Select and they say this is a very "gray" area that does crop up. They're saying it might be down tot he local authority as to what they might accept in terms of another...

Yes, I think it is different here. My understanding of this is that he provides the certificate to the "verifier" who is the builder in this case. The builder is then supposed to apply for completion enclosing relevant building certificates - like this - on my behalf. I am now having to...

I've just had an extension built by a building firm. We've had a disagreement about an aspect of the build (unrelated to electricals) and they are now withholding the electrical safety certificate. The electrical work as carried out by a subcontractor and he's completed his testing and met his...